Hi,

I was in your shoes 2 weeks ago! When I went to clinic (last Wednesday) I had mammogram and ultrasound. Radiographer was not worried about the lump/ swelling that has sent me there but said he felt something else. So he decided to do a biopsy there and then. It was nowhere near as bad as I would have expected. Practically painless. He put in a tiny marker for future ref, took another mammogram to be certain it was in the right place and that was it. A bit sore and bruised after but totally manageable.

I got a call today from consultant to say it was benign and doesn't need any follow up. So there are positive stories- try not to worry too much! Fingers crossed for you. Waiting is hard. I have an MRI on 21st Oct on pancreas so scared stiff about that!- Another waiting game :(

I hope all works out well for you. Take care. x

Hi

Thank you for replying. You feel so alone. Only hubby and my sister know..had to tell someone. Trying not to think of how to tell the kids if it IS BC. You can see I'm galloping down the road of scenarios. Which is worse making mental lists just incase? Or not in the hope you wont have to? Moved things around in 2 bedrooms yesterday just to keep me busy. If it's a 3 week wait this will be the tidiest house in the countyFell apart half way through tea...no apparent reason..wasnt thinking about it at the time. 

Lost my dad in July...this really easnt needed on top of all that. 

Xxxx

Thank u, it's strange cause during my ultrasound he found a irregular lymph node so he took biopsy of that and the other lumps. Let me know how u get on.

I feel like life is so unfair atm. Xxx

It certainly is....

I'm in bits!! Sitting at my kitchen table...balling my eyes out...watching the sun come up.

I know I have to do this....I'll die if I dont!!

But I cant see my children or my grandchildren before the OP. And I'm missing my dad.... so much. 

I'm trying so hard to  be positive, but its not working. I keep telling myself I'm lucky I found the lump and did something about it... but have I found it in time? Why didnt I notice it before, what if its spread? Am I over reacting? Am I looking at scenarios that dont exist?

Why is this happening to me? What did I ever do to deserve this? I'm so scared....

It's such a beautiful sunrise too.........

#allinittogether xxxxx

I know I've been up since 4:30 today but tbh barely slept... I'm still in shock/disbelief.

we will both get through this! I'm here when ever u need me. Even if it just to rant at. Trust me I get it. 
 

and I feel the same why us? It's not fair. 

xxx

Tashag86

Oh bless you...4.30am I'm sure theres a song that says " the darkest hour is just before dawn"..... I have no trouble going to sleep...but if I wake up in the early hours? That's it. For a couple of mins you're fine and then Boom! It's there and that's sleep out of the window. 

This blasted toe is doing my head in too! I told them about it at my appt....just in case it gets infected..but the nurse said its badly bruised. I think it's broken tbh. Shouldnt be pain like this day after day. Had a pack of frozen peas on it last night, then went to bed in socks.  Woke me at 6am...... sat on the sofa now with it raised up on a bean bag. If it's no better tomorrow when I go for my covid swab then I'm going to nip in to A&E.

I swear it never rains without it pours 

So appreciate your reply and support. Thank you

#allinittogether xxx

Well I am joining the "in bits club" I have mastectomy booked for 25th November, CT scan to be booked before to see if it's spread. It's in my right armpit  lymph nodes. Husband is shaken he knows nothing about breast cancer and just assumes the worst when he hears lymph nodes !! I must say I think I'm going to find it's everywhere too. 14 day isolation from Wednesday. We Can Do This .... x 

I do think I'm gunna call me gp Monday and see if there's anything I do do to help me sleep I'm barely getting 4 hours a night lately. 
 

oh a broken toe absolutely kills I did that the beginning of the year and it hurt for about 5/6 days but ached for a few weeks. Just keep it up and keep it elevated to stop swelling. 

I also love the support on here, it is nice to be able to speak to someone who is going through the same feelings as urself 

xxx thank u

Hello, I'm glad u have a game plan started now. We are strong women and all of us can beat this. Is very scared and Daunting but we have a great nhs. 
 

did u have it mri after all it other test. I was told yesterday I need one during my ultrasound. I didn't ask question cause was heartbroken with the fact my consultant was 99% sure it was cancer. 
 

do I mind me asking what the mri is for and how was it's. what was the results. Also I had 2 worrying looking lymph nodes  found during my ultra sound which he took biopsy's of.  Xxxx

Hello lovely I had mammogram, ultra sound and biopsies on day one and consultant said she was sure it was cancer but very treatable and early stages. She then sent me for MRI to see if it was in my other breast and also to see the placing of the said tumour, mine is a lumpy 5cm, I also had lymph node biopsy a day or so after. Last night I was told it is in my lymph nodes whereas the first ultra sound has them clear. This was after chemical was put in as part of the biopsy. During all this I have not felt any pain. However I was about to have a hip replacement just before discovering my lump and that has been put on a massive hold. The hip is killing me !!! 
 

good luck, massive love and girls "we can do this" 

xxx

Is that why I've had to have a mastectomy because it is in ur lymph nodes. My doctor is pretty sure mine is by what he was from ultra. 
 

fo u have to stay in hosp when u have it done. Cxx

I got something from the doctors for anxiety.  Makes you sleep. I relented and got Lorazepam 1mg up to 4 times a day. I find one is just fine. Consultant says he has no problem with me taking them. So obviously dont mess with the anaesthetic too much. Give your doc a call. 

Well chilled out at the mo watching cheesy christmas movies. I'm sure there are some classic ones that are a lot better lol.

#allinittogether xxxc

I got something from the doctors for anxiety.  Makes you sleep. I relented and got Lorazepam 1mg up to 4 times a day. I find one is just fine. Consultant says he has no problem with me taking them. So obviously dont mess with the anaesthetic too much. Give your doc a call. 

Well chilled out at the mo watching cheesy christmas movies. I'm sure there are some classic ones that are a lot better lol.

#allinittogether xxxc

Hi lovelies, 

Wow! Not been on since yesterday and all these messages! Such a bittersweet moment

How is everyone today?

Xxxxx

Aww I love a good Xmas film. It's definitely what we all need atm a bit of joy, 

I am definitely going to call the dr Monday to get something cause the sleep is becoming a massive issues for me. 
 

I hope ur feel ok tho in ur self xxx

Hi,

 I hope you don’t mind me joining your conversation! I’m awestruck by the support and positivity demonstrated on here-you are all amazing!

 I have a lump in right breast-can’t think how long I’ve been feeling it tbh but it suddenly occurred to me to see the GP! There’s puckering too, like my breast is trying to pull a face! 

 Have my appt on 23rd which seems ages away!! I’m a teacher and I don’t know whether to take the next day off! Do biopsies hurt the next day? Also if I get any lass than positive news will I be able to teach 26 x 9 year olds? 

Sorry my worries seem frivolous compared to some of you...love to you all!!xx

Better than I did.

Am now getting my head around let's get in get it done and get home.

Breaking it down into little boxes. 

Tuesday: nuclear medicine and home

Tuesday...sleep. if that's possible

Wednesday up early....30 min journey.....admission......surgery ....home. 

More positive than I was a week ago ...she says

#allinittogether xxxx

Tashag86

Biopsy site is a bit sore for a few days after. Just dont lift anything. Be kind to yourself. Take the day off

#allinittogether xxx

Hi Traciej

Still here...still rocking

#allinittogether xxx

Welshiemw

My lovely you are more than welcome to join this thread. Your worries arent frivolous at all. We've all had what we thought were over active imaginations and daft worries. Youd be surprised just how many turned out to be all the same. We are all at various stages on this journey. And having seen all the posts the timing seems to vary in length of time from seeing your GP to getting to see a specialist. 

I am so grateful here in Lincolnshire that things are moving at a fair rate of knots. 6 weeks from finding the lump to getting it gone... not bad considering the current covid situation

That was another palace .... told at clinic last week to report to carpark this morning.  Told by phone call friday to be in the car park 10.30 sunday. 

You guessed it. Got to the car park....I'm not on the list...... after they had double checked my details twice...asked me if I knew what procedure I was having.....was I having a general anaesthetic? Another phone call. Turns out cabin 1 was just doing covid swabs for out patients.  Cabin 2....all locked up was doing general anesthetics swabs. 

So a lovely little nurse came out if the main building and swab done.  Never felt a thing. Let's just hope its negative.

Strange thing is...I now have to self isolate until surgery.....apart from my appt on Tuesday??

Answers on a postcard

P.S. mine is puckered too

#allinittogether xxxxx

Hi again!

Thankyou so much for taking the time to reply! I’m in Wales-seems a long time till my appointment on 23rd but hoping things will move quickly whatever the outcome! Funny thing is the breast specialist I’m seeing is the same guy who sorted my breast abscess out 17 years ago! Lovely bloke!!

 Hope your test is negative Whatnext and everything goes well with your surgery!! Xxx

I will be thinking of you on Tuesday and particularly Wednesday my lovely

Yes it seems different areas have different time scales. I was seen within 3 weeks from first seeing my doctor to my appointment at the breast clinic and had all relevant tests there and then

Good luck to all the ladies with upcoming appointments and results 

You got this!!

Xxxxx

Thank you xxxxxx